HOW TO SPLIT a Beehive Step-By-Step | Beekeeping 101

How do you split a beehive? In this video I take you step-by-step through the process of splitting a beehive. This is not the "lazy man's" way to split a hive. This is the way to do it so that both hives are strong and healthy. ______________________________________________________________________________ 🐝 🍯 🌼 JOIN OUR ONLINE BEEKEEPING COURSE for Just $19/Month 🌼 🍯 🐝 https://www.beekeepingmadesimple.com/beekeeping-for-beginners → Use promo code YOUTUBE for 25% off! ______________________________________________________________________________ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰ 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - What kinds of hives are best to split & things to consider before splitting 02:35 - Should you buy a queen or let your hive make their own? 04:00 - How to split a beehive so that they can make their own queen 15:42 - Queen cell table from egg to hatching 18:27 - How to split a beehive and introduce a bought queen 21:26 - How to install a bought queen to a split 26:34 - Why split a beehive 26:34 - Common questions about splitting a beehive 29:18 - When to split a beehive 29:18 - When not to split a beehive/when it’s too late 26:29 - Common questions answered and tips on making a successful split 🎥 🎥 MORE SUMMER BEEKEEPING VIDEOS: ► Crush & Strain Method: https://youtu.be/MJgobSdVf1I?si=31yEkIiDzFQTD4G9 ► 3 Ways to Get Bees Out of a Honey Super: https://youtu.be/Oy82lD-ybJ0?si=lkcEb93ZVw14aY6u ► What to Do When You See a Queen Cell In Your Hive: https://youtu.be/SKQi1lVyVaE ► Beekeeping Through the Seasons: https://youtu.be/Rg0zQAELEY0?si=rwsS7Alh2QfLCQ1G ► Preparing Your Beehive for a Hurricane: https://youtu.be/srNhw71f20Q?si=xjWiBPSkBlbNSzFU ► How to Spot the Queen: https://youtu.be/grOyvr4y9xY?si=ZQVqZ2EC9UoCcl0x ✍ FREE DOWNLOADS & EDUCATION: ► BLOG: https://www.beekeepingmadesimple.com/blog ► INSPECTION SHEET: https://tinyurl.com/yr3n5ryu ► ID GUIDE: https://tinyurl.com/psw5dwuz ► BEEKEEPING THROUGH THE SEASONS CHART: https://www.beekeepingmadesimple.com/blog/beekeeping-seasonal-guide ► QUEEN CELL ADVENTURE CHART: https://www.beekeepingmadesimple.com/queencellchart 🙂 Want to create your own online course? This is where I host my class & I couldn't be happier! Start your FREE trial at: https://app.kajabi.com/r/zcxgZWZA/t/caqh7cih 💛💛 BECOME AN AFFILIATE & EARN A 30% COMMISSION every time you refer a student to our beekeeping class! https://www.beekeepingmadesimple.com/affiliate 👕👕 SHOP BEEKEEPING SHIRTS (designed by me!) ► https://www.beekeepingmadesimple.com/apparel 👀 ON MY HIVES (affiliate) 💛💛 COUPON CODE LARYSSA for 5% off! ► OUTER COVER: https://galenafarms.com/collections/top-covers/products/hooverhives-10ftc?ref=bms&variant=41058065350820 ► BOTTOM BOARD: https://galenafarms.com/collections/bottom-boards/products/hooverhives-10fbb?ref=bms&variant=41058023112868 ► BROOD BOX: https://galenafarms.com/collections/hive-bodies/products/hooverhives-10f1d?ref=bms&variant=39873475084452 ► MEDIUM BOX: https://galenafarms.com/collections/hive-bodies/products/hooverhives-10f1m?ref=bms&variant=39873479475364 ► DEEP FRAMES: https://galenafarms.com/collections/frames-foundations/products/deep-frames-foundations?ref=bms&variant=35852606603428 ► MEDIUM FRAMES: https://galenafarms.com/collections/frames-foundations/products/medium-frames-foundations?ref=bms&variant=35852515967140 ► FEEDER: https://galenafarms.com/collections/accessories/products/busybees-10feed?ref=bms&variant=41085850026148 🛒🛒🛒🛒🛒 My beekeeping affiliate shop on amazon for beekeeping equipment, books & more: https://www.amazon.com/shop/beekeepingmadesimple 🛒🛒🛒🛒🛒 📧 📞 LET'S TALK: ► Join my channel for members-only chats: https://tinyurl.com/2dn3fne6 ► Learn Beekeeping with my online course w/ mentorship: https://tinyurl.com/yrbyb2an 🌻🌻 KEEP IN TOUCH: ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/beekeepingmadesimple ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/beekeepingmadesimple ► WEBSITE: https://www.beekeepingmadesimple.com/ ► NEWSLETTER: https://www.beekeepingmadesimple.com/newsletter